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Starting a New Craft Business
Learn how to start a new craft business. Here we have lots of hints and tips that will help you get your dream off the ground.
Starting up any type of new business can be hugely exciting and at the same time terrifying, especially if a steady wage is being sacrificed to allow the full focus to be placed upon the new business.
These emotions won't be any different for new craft business owners, but thankfully there does exist a wide range of resources and information that can help through this early period of a new craft business.
We're gathering pages from around the world, so please note that some information may be territory specific, but in general much of the advice will apply wherever the new business is being launched.
If you can add any useful pages to this list, please let us know.
10 guidelines for offering a great customer experience +tab
Tips for making and selling crafts
The Entrepreneur's Companion: Help! I Don't Even Know What I Need to Know About Starting a Business by Stever Robbins +tab
68 pages. A worthwhile read for anyone considering starting their own business. Free to view online or as paid for pdf.
Pros and Cons of Starting a Business +tab
This article focuses on starting a photography business but the points covered are general enough to fit just about any type of business
How to Stop Thinking Like a Hobbyist and Start Thinking Like a Professional +tab
Interesting post in the Etsy forum - well worth a read
Tips for Starting an Art Business +tab
Starting your own (candle, art, or otherwise) business takes more than an idea. Read tips from Kelly Borsheim, founder of Lumina Candles
Business Ideas and Tips from ReallyWorkingFromHome.com +tab
Information about running a business from home including to tips for selling on Etsy
Template Gallery | SCORE +tab
Score offers useful business templates for both entrepreneurs starting businesses and entrepreneurs with established businesses.
